USA is a community of leaders and learners who support and challenge one another through academic experiences, research and service that advance the Gulf Coast region and the world. South encourages creativity and discovery by linking experiential learning to real-world applications.
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South is a place where students discover and strengthen their passions, find their career paths, and form connections that result in lifelong relationships. At South, we look at the world and see things that we have the power to change, affect and shape — together. So that’s exactly what we do, every single day.
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College is an exciting time for you and your student, and we want to help you navigate through making your decision and finding resources for your student. Our website offers connections to assist you with admissions and financial aid, directions and scheduling a visit, and housing and dining options.
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Throw up your J and join us! As a member of the National Alumni Association, you adding value to your degree and support the many programs offered by the Association. Your membership gives back to USA, sets the foundation for the future, and entitles you to great benefits.
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A South education allows students to explore and develop interests that build the foundation of lifelong career paths. Our faculty are dedicated to helping students reach their maximum potential. And with more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, South provides plenty of avenues for discovery.
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USA researchers are problem-solvers and pioneers, and our faculty often collaborate across disciplines. The outcomes are high-quality scholarship, global partnerships, new information and opportunities, the transformation of traditional disciplines, and innovations that benefit society.
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South’s student-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports, demonstrating excellence on the field and in the classroom. The Jaguars are a charter member of the Sun Belt Conference, and our alumni have gone on to notable professional careers in baseball, basketball, golf and football.
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First Year Advising Center University of South Alabama 1375 Academic Services Building Mobile, AL 36688 Ph: (251) 341-4017fyac@southalabama.edu

Pre-Health Programs

Welcome to Pre-Health Advising at the University of South Alabama. The University
of South Alabama is a great place to be a pre-health student. The faculty and staff
here are some of the best. The University is a Carnegie "High Research Activity"
institution and our faculty perform cutting edge research in their fields. Our size
allows us to offer you ample opportunities to shadow practitioners, perform research
with some of the best and brightest and gain valuable service and volunteer experience.
We advise the following pre-health programs:

All of us in the First Year Advising Center are dedicated to helping you on your journey
and we are here to provide valuable resources as you work towards a graduate education
in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, physician assistant studies,
and pharmacy studies, amongst many others. We want you to gain confidence so that
you can take on the responsibility for your academic success. We are here to help
you craft a workable plan to achieve your goals by providing structure, guidance and
information about University and Pre-Health resources. It is our goal that students
leave our office feeling encouraged, empowered and part of a team as they work towards
graduation and beyond.